Eastbourne College are the most successful hockey school in Sussex this season.

Their under-16s defeated Seaford College 4-0 in the under-16s final at Hurstpierpoint College.

It was their sixth Sussex crown this term following a double at under-14s and under-18s for the boys and a hat-trick in the three age groups by their girls' teams.

Under-16s coach Mike Harrison said: "We are delighted to have completed the sixth win. It was excellent and very competitive game to watch.

"The team worked very hard, scored at crucial times and deserved the win. Seaford lacked the killer finish although had the penalty flick they were awarded at 2-0 been converted it may have been a different game."

Edward Harrison, Mike's son, put the College ahead with a penalty flick. Scott Mattingly, Greg Newton and Andrew Gillies completed the scoring.

Seaford College, who had no substitutes available, ran out of steam as the under-16s marched on to next month's regional event of the national competition at Canterbury.

Eastbourne College under-18s' boys side are at Seaford College while the under-14s's event is still being arranged.

Eastbourne College under-16s: Sam Edwards, Edward Miller, Rob Stewart, Henry Ryde, Steven Trench, Paul Bradford, Ben Saunders (capt), Chad Chisholm, Scott Mattingly, Anthony Millest, Andrew Gillies, Daniel Larkin, Tarquin Glenister, Greg Newton, Josh Newton.